Mikkelin Palloilijat welcome EIF on Sunday, Aug 16 at 4:00 PM in a Ykkosliiga fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

Mikkelin Palloilijat come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). EIF, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 1D 2L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Mikkelin Palloilijat head into this on the back of a defeat, while EIF arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Mikkelin Palloilijat face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. EIF have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Mikkelin Palloilijat won 0–1.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Mikkelin Palloilijat a slight edge, but EIF are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.